How far is Exeter, NH from Hudson, NH?

The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Hudson, NH is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.16 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.06 mi
46.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.16 mi
Kilometers
74.28 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson
Sat, May 2, 1:15 PM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Sat, May 2, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-05-02T12:20
Arrive Hudson
Sat, May 2, 1:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hampstead
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Exeter
16.5 mi
00h 27m
To Hudson
29.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Hudson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Hudson.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2406 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    101 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Winter Street

    874 ft · 30 sec · Winter Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Winter Street

    806 ft · 28 sec · Winter Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1751 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Kingston Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Kingston Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Page Road

    10.3 mi · 20 min · Page Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Range Road

    2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Indian Rock Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Indian Rock Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Central Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Central Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Street

    2578 ft · 1 min · Central Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Ferry Street

    633 ft · 20 sec · Ferry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and Hudson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Page Road
10.3 mi · 22%
Central Street
4.73 mi · 10%
Haverhill Road
3.39 mi · 7%
Exeter Road
2.65 mi · 6%
Kingston Road
2.39 mi · 5%
Indian Rock Road
2.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Page Road

Turn straight onto Page Road

10.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampstead
00h 27m from Exeter
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Exeter and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Hudson?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Exeter and 29.6 miles from Hudson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Exeter and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.

Stop Ideas Near Hampstead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hampstead, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampstead.

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

22 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

26 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 29.06 mi (46.77 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Hudson

#2 Hudson

Town in New Hampshire

Population25,620
Coordinates42.7648100, -71.4397900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.947774, 42.981522)
End: Ferry Street (-71.439981, 42.76496)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.43
Round trip
$12.86
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.43 $12.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.86 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $6.00 $9.78 $19.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and Hudson. The current time is 12:20:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.